Upbeat music can be both cheerful and insufferable, depending on your taste, but it’s pretty hard not to like Pharrell’s hit ‘Happy’, which fills me with boundless positive energy and love every time it comes on the radio. No matter what you thought of his hat at the Grammys, it’s hard not to like a song about untouchable, pure delight. Here are some other songs of the past decade or so that serve a similar purpose. Many are mainstream tunes and for that reason alone, you probably won’t love them all, so feel free to add your own picks in the comments section.

15. ‘Happy’ by Pharrell
“Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof, clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth.” Definitely my top song of 2014 so far. Thank you, Pharrell, for reminding us that happiness is always, always, always more powerful than negativity. Anytime someone wants to stomp all over your good mood, put on this song and know that happiness wins every time.

13. ‘Mine’ by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is known for maligning former paramours in her work, but consider “Mine,” which is a sweet story about long-lasting love. The music video is pretty cute too, and it’s nice to see something other than a revenge tune from her.

11. ‘Firework’ by Katy Perry
This isn’t just a fun pop song to me. A vocal gay rights activist, Katy Perry is also applauding differences and telling people to show off their true colors without fear, and this should happen more often.

10. ‘Love and Memories’ by O.A.R.
It’s hard not to like this, especially since it plays in Amanda Bynes’s greatest movie ever, She’s the Man.

9. ‘We’ll Be All Right’ by Travie McCoy
I’m not too crazy about “let’s get drunk!” songs but it’s impossible not to dance to this one, and there’s no harm in embracing the greatness of youth.

7. ‘Bubbly’ by Colbie Caillat
Though calmer than the others, this song makes me just as smiley and, well, bubbly inside. You cannot get through “Bubbly” without feeling like all is right in the world. Colbie Caillat, I’ll forever love you for giving us this.

6. ‘Brave’ by Sara Bareilles
Seizing the day! Living life to the fullest! Not holding back! All good things celebrated in this special new song.

4. ‘I Do’ by Colbie Caillat
A second gem by the unstoppable California crooner, only this one is a little more upbeat than “Bubbly.” They’re both amazing, but if you want something high energy, you’ll love “I Do.”

2. ‘Walking On Air’ by Katy Perry
Everyone was too busy obsessing over “Dark Horse” and “Roar” to pay any attention to this new Katy Perry song, which has an odd ’90s feel to it that works. Some of you are lukewarm on the wide-eyed pop princess, but I’m a little let down this song didn’t get the play it deserved following the release of her 2013 album. At least you can listen and dance to it now!

1. ‘Call on Me’ by Eric Prydz
Yes, the music video is sexist and gross, but have you listened to rap lately? At least “Call on Me” is catchy enough to make you forget that the lyrics are as repetitive as songs come!

Laura Donovan is a writer in her birth city of Los Angeles. She previously wrote and edited for Mic News, The Maude, Mediaite, The Levo League, and The Daily Caller. She still hasn't figured out LA's intimidating parking situation, but anything beats the chilly winters she endured for three years on the East Coast. A lifelong writer, her biggest vice is stealing pens from hotels, car dealerships, bars, restaurants, and other public places, and she can also finish a Cheez-Its box in one sitting. Follow her on Twitter at @lauradonovanua.

It’s not from the past 10 years…But Hanson’s “Mmmbop” or really any of their songs from their Middle of Nowhere album make me very nostalgic and happy!

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=12932155 Anna Bunton

Totally missing hey soul sister by train

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=576974821 Matxalen Murga

I would definitely add another one!! On Top of the World by Imagine Dragons!! No doubt there… I really like that you inserted in the mix I Do from Colbie… it’s still my song… and it’s been for quite a long time…

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=518228467 Dawn Early

What about Sigar Ros’ Hoppipolla? The Polyphonic Spree Light and Day

Also, I feel like you’re missing Katy Perry’s International Smile or even Birthday

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